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Courtesan Reading a Letter

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman stands reading a letter. She has black hair and wears a black hat. Her kimono has a red body and white sleeves. The woman's kimono has a low red obi. A green patterned fabric panel is visible behind her. She stands on a beige background surrounded by a beige border with a black outline. The border has a patterned top and bottom. Two black cords hang down from the top. The image is on a beige background with a white stripe and patterned beige sections.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
189 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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